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Most industries involve the generation or use of substances harmful to humans. Effects to the health can range from mild, such as a simple irritation, to serious illnesses like cancer. Adverse effects can be acquired from a sustained long term exposure, or from a single incident. When employed to do industrial cleaning, it is best to first assess the area so that the cleaners’ safety will not be compromised.

Risk Assessment

The entire process of industrial cleaning in Sydney begins mainly in an ocular visit for cost estimate and risk assessment. A risk assessment is a careful examination of whatever could possibly cause harm in the area, or how to prevent such from happening. Risk assessment is critical and must be conducted by a professional. In special cases, an occupational hygienist may be needed if the industry deals with dangerous substances.

Hazard Identification

An inventory will then be made of the hazards identified, so that on the actual delivery of the service, the cleaners will be prepared for certain risk avoidance and any plan of action in case of risk. There is already a list in place for standardised hazards for easy identification and classification.

Damage and Injuries

Between moving heavy equipment to handling chemicals, there is a lot of instances that things may possibly go awry. There is a possibility of damage to client property, damage to equipment, fatal chemical exposure, third party body injuries or employee occupational injuries. Companies engaged in industrial cleaning in Sydney protect themselves from financially losses with insurance policies.

Risk Management

To reduce the likelihood of accidents which may lead to death and financial losses, it would be best to properly train the cleaners. They should know proper wearing of safety and protective gears, proper lifting techniques and proper equipment operation. This will contribute in avoiding costly work injuries and lawsuits. It is necessary to use caution signs at all times. For example, whenever there is a possibility of fall hazard, a sign must be in place to warn passers-by to tread carefully.

Insurance

Even the most cautious cleaning business may still experience unexpected losses from accidents. It would be best to supplement the risk management plans with insurance policies. Workers’ compensation insurance cover cost of hospitalization and care in case of occupational injuries, property insurance reimburses your business for damages in case of accidents and a general liability insurance covers the company’s legal expenses in case of lawsuits.

When the economy is bad, drug abuse increases because of the tendency for people who are suffering from economic deprivation to self medicate. However, there are also rare instances wherein the usage of certain drugs increases when the economy is booming. According to a white paper published by researchers from the Vanderbilt University, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the University of Colorado Denver, there is an undeniable and contrary relationship between drug abuse and the state of the economy.

According to the report that was published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, there is very strong evidence that during an economic downturn, the use of substances like hallucinogen and prescription pain relievers’ increases. While most of the studies on drug addiction usually focus on alcohol and cannabis addiction the research made by Vanderbilt University and University of Colorado took into account illicit drugs other than marijuana.

Based on the data, while drug use tends to increase during economic difficulties, a certain number of drugs become popular when the economy is thriving. LSD is particularly pro-cyclical meaning that the drug is used during good times. Meanwhile, drugs like Ecstasy are counter-cyclical. The main takeaway here is the increase in substance abuse disorders during an economic downturn particularly hallucinogen and prescription pain relievers.

However, what is more alarming based on the results of the research is the significant cut in drug treatment policies during an economic downturn. To put it simply, it is a wrong move at a wrong time. The results of the research are very significant in understanding the optimal policy responses when the economy is booming and when there is a downturn. Most of the debates on public funding for drug treatment focus on penalties for drug use. The role of economic conditions is obviously ignored in the drug policies.

Passages Malibu is a drug treatment center that is available 24/7 to extend help if your friend or love one is suffering from substance abuse. While the goal is to help patients recover, holistic therapy methods are undertaken to discover the underlying reason for the alcohol and drug addiction.

When we encounter problems in our eyesight that needs immediate correction, laser eye surgery Liverpool is probably the best way to resolve it. All around the world, laser eye surgery has helped countless of people with their eye problems. But in the UK, six clinics of the High Street chain, Optimax, which specializes in laser eye surgery, will stop providing refractive surgery procedures.

According to reports, the announcement came after a speculation that the group had been discussing the potential closure of 10 of their 28 clinics. The six clinics that will be stopping their refractive surgery services are said to be the ones in Chester, Hull, Ipswich, Croydon, Nottingham and Southend. There is also a speculation that the aftercare services will also be stopping in the coming months.

Optimax, has however, promised to provide aftercare services to their patients who will be affected by the decision that is why they do not expect their patients and clients to be inconvenienced by it.

Earlier this July, a rival chain had announced that they will also provide aftercare services to the patients of Optimax who will be affected by the discontinuing of their refractive surgery procedures. According to David Moulsdale, the chief executive of Optical Express, even though these patients had been treated by a different clinic, they still feel the responsibility of helping them since they are the market leaders. He also added that all of the patients of Optical Express have been happy and satisfied with their work and have gone on referring them to other people. This is also the reason as to why they have chosen to help the patients of Optimax; to spread goodwill and recommendations.

Optimax has neither denied nor acknowledged the rumors of their closure although it would not come as a surprise to many seeing that refractive eye surgery has been highlighted negatively by the media which would also include an active which Optical Express is also involved in.

According to Transparency Market Research, the global market for organic personal care products is expected to reach more than US$13 billion in 2012 and organic skincare products will account for at least a third of the revenue. Natural and organic personal skincare products particularly Natural Anti-Ageing Cream is a business venture that is deeply rooted to ancient indigenous practices.

In biology, oxidation is a part of the ageing process and to help slow down ageing, anti-oxidants are used in Natural Anti-Ageing Cream to help in neutralizing the molecules that cause oxidation at a cellular level. For example, if lemon is spritzed on apple slices, it can prevent them from turning brown. By using the anti-oxidant Vitamin C in the lemon juice, oxidation and ageing can be slowed down. In the world of skincare, anti-oxidants can help fight the damage caused by factors like sun, smoke and air pollution.

Pigments that give plants their color or flavonoids have anti-oxidant properties. Since fruits and vegetables have deeper colors, it means they contain more flavonoids and more anti-oxidant activities. Blueberries are considered as the super food that is rich in Vitamin A and C including anthocyanin flavonoids. However, not all people have access to wild crow berries which has more anthocyanin flavonoids than blueberries that are commercially available.

On the other hand, selling Natural Anti-Ageing Cream is more challenging because the results cannot be seen overnight. Organic skin care products for the treatment of acne have immediate visible results. For products designed to slow down the ageing process, a certain amount of trust is involved. Ageing is not usually present on the skin alone but it involves the muscles. If the right product is chosen, it can protect and nourish.

Sparck sisters Cika, Michelle and Amy are members of the Qissunamiut Tribe who grew up picking berries near Chevak on the tundra of Western Alaska. Everything that was gathered was either for food or medicine because traditionally, tundra plants had healing properties. The sisters started developing a line of skincare products based on the natural ingredients that were harvested from the tundra.

Fireweed became an astringent and moisturizer while crow berries became anti-oxidants. These products became the best and most potent of Alaska in a bottle.

It is not surprising that every start of the New Year, thousands of Americans are setting their own goals or what we often termed as New Year’s resolution and on top of the list is weight loss. For this year, many of these people will attempt other weight loss programs and exercise routines in order to lose weight. Here are some of the trending weight loss programs and diets that will dominate 2017.

Blue Zone. This is a simple diet plan that was originally done by people who have lived for more than a hundred year old. The diet requires the individual to avoid consuming foods that are greasy, fried and processed while making sure beans and plants are added into their diet. In case of meant, small portions should only be eaten which is around three to four ounces. It is best to eat the smallest meal during early evening or late afternoon. People who are on this diet should stop eating as soon as they feel 80 per cent full.

This diet is quite a trend nowadays and is a lifestyle rather than just a diet plan. People on this diet consume animal meats that were obtained in a sustainable manner. The animal should only feed from grass and should be organic. Seafood eaten should be caught from the wild while consuming a lot of vegetables at the same time. Fruits, nuts, seeds and quality fats such as avocado oil, coconut oil olive oil, ghee and duck fat are also included.

This is quite similar to Paleo but is a four-phase diet plan that requires high level of protein and lower volume of carbohydrates. The first phase should have lean protein such as eggs, chicken, fish and turkey but fats and vegetables should not be consumed.

5:2 Diet. This diet does not only promote weight loss but also aids in the functions of the brain as well as lengthen the life of a person. Normal diet can be consumed by people in this diet for 5 days each week while the remaining two days is for fasting.

While these diets might not have the same effect on each individual, there are many other options available such as 5:5:5 diet, weight watchers and HCG drops.

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